CAMRA / "Real" Ale

[Chairman Cheyco]

I've been watching this one. It's been close to being shut down a couple times, but there is a good CAMRA argument going on in here... somewhere.

 

[Schlenkerla]

You might be half-right in saying the we are straying from the subject, Schlenkerla, but this entire thread has been dabbling in politics and philosophy from the beginning. If it upsets you too much, don't take it out on the participants of the discussion. Just don't follow the thread.

(And this is on topic as it is related to the evolution of this discussion when it came to the German/Bavarian beer laws and how they tried to define what "real" beer was. CAMRA is all politics, all philosophy, so it should be no surprise that this thread is. As to you not being impressed, Schlenkerla, thanks for the constructive input. )

Fiery Sword - I liked reading this thread. Thanks for starting this out.

It steemed to start going to a point where a couple people where trying "Out Do" the other in the posts. (An eye for an eye kind of thing) Also, some of what is being said is more like a belief rather than an idea. As you probably know beliefs are near impossible to change verses ideas. So why bother?

I was not tryng to take it out on anyone. Just alittle annoyed on the one-up-manship going on. That's all. Just me being cranky.

Getting off track isn't bad as long as it doesn't go overboard. Cheers!!

 

[Schlenkerla]

Fiery Sword - I finally went to the website. I don't know how this group is all politics, but as for philosophy I definately agree.

This is what is on the "About Us Page"

CAMRA campaigns for real ale, real pubs and consumer rights. We are an independent, voluntary organisation with 80,000 members and have been described as the most successful consumer group in Europe. CAMRA promotes good-quality real ale and pubs, as well as acting as the consumer's champion in relation to the UK and European beer and drinks industry. We aim to:


1) Protect and improve consumer rights
2) Promote quality, choice and value for money
3) Support the public house as a focus of community life
4) Campaign for greater appreciation of traditional beers, ciders and perries as part of our national heritage and culture
5) Seek improvements in all licensed premises and throughout the brewing industry​

I would say they are part; consumer advocates, historical society, and a professional society.

What's the political connection other than peddling some form of influence? Are they a PAC?